Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Jeep Wrangler 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Jeep Wrangler is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 71 HP less power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 265 NM less than Jeep Wrangler. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.7 | |
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that by driving the Suzuki Grand Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Grand Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Wrangler engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 36 cm shorter than the Jeep Wrangler, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 141 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
516 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 43 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 22 800 | |
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